intermediate
    (100)

    Isla de Lobos – Canary Islands – El Hierro, La Palma & Fuerteventura

    30m Max
    15-30m Vis
    boat

    Site Overview

    Isla de Lobos is a small marine reserve between Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, its volcanic tunnels and walls teeming with angel sharks, groupers, barracuda and rays in remarkably clear water. The island’s protected status keeps the reef healthy and the visibility often excellent, making it a favourite day-trip dive. Swim-throughs and drop-offs provide variety for intermediate divers, while the surrounding blue adds pelagic excitement. Isla de Lobos combines easy beauty with genuine big-fish potential. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.

    Dive Briefing

    "Boat from Corralejo to Lobos and descend along the volcanic wall, exploring the tunnels with a torch and watching for angel sharks on the sand. Follow the reef at 12-20 m, then ascend gradually with a safety stop in open water. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."

    Signature Marine Life

    Angel Shark

    medium

    Squatina squatina

    Best: December, January, February

    Grouper

    high

    Epinephelus marginatus

    Best: Year-round

    Barracuda

    high

    Sphyraena viridensis

    Best: Year-round

    Ray

    medium

    Myliobatidae spp.

    Best: Year-round

    Moray Eel

    high

    Muraena helena

    Best: Year-round

    Safety & Hazards

    • Current in the channels
    • Confined tunnels
    • Sharp volcanic rock
    • Boat traffic offshore
    • Sun exposure
    Nearest Chamber
    Hospital General de Fuerteventura Hyperbaric Unit
    25km away

    Traveler Notes

    Who is this for?

    Suited to Open Water divers and above who want volcanic tunnels, groupers and clear water in a protected reserve. It suits photographers and families on a day trip. Confident divers enjoy the deeper walls and current-swept channels. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level.

    reserve
    volcanic
    fuerteventura

    For Non-Divers

    Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.

    Quick Stats

    Difficultyintermediate
    CertificationOpen Water
    Currentmoderate
    Water Temp19-25°C
    Best TimeMay - October

    Dive Logistics

    Operators
    • Corralejo Diving
    • Lobos Dive Center
    Pricing Guide
    $70 - $130
    Per 2-tank boat dive

    Photography Info

    Recommended Gear
    16-35mm
    60mm

    Best for: wide_angle, macro

    Nearby Stay

    Local Dive Lodge

    Corralejo3km away

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    Coastal Guesthouse

    Corralejo5km away

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